Lovely country house in the hearth ot the greenary of Garfagnana region.
A taste of Tuscany, with its colour, flavour and peace.
In between the sea and the mountains, this valley can offer all you might need: genuine and tasty home made food, astonish views, relax, fun. …see more

Lovely country house in the hearth ot the greenary of Garfagnana region.
A taste of Tuscany, with its colour, flavour and peace.
In between the sea and the mountains, this valley can offer all you might need: genuine and tasty home made food, astonish views, relax, fun. …see more

1 Jul 2015

5/5

"Wonderful holiday"

Would recommend this to everyone if you are looking for a tranquil, private holiday retreat with breathtaking views. The owners cannot do enough for you and are in constant contact. They went above an… More

Thank you very much for coming to my property
It's been a pleasure meeting you all and I'm glad to hear that you had a good time here in Italy.
I really hope to see you again.
Take care

1 Jun 2015

5/5

"Beautiful home, beautiful location!"

We enjoyed a fantastic week staying at this beautiful house with our two young children, we couldn't recommend it enough. We met Stefano the owner in Castelnouvo who escorted us to the villa, his Engl… More

Thank you very much for coming to my property
You are a lovely family and meeting you was all my pleasure.
I'm glad to hear that you had a good time here in Italy and I really hope to see you again.
Let's keep in touch, I really hope to come and visit you in UK soon.

28 Oct 2014

5/5

"Book it!"

Stefano has great English and was quick to respond to any of my questions with helpful information. The home is very clean, beds fresh, nice furniture, adequately supplied with cooking utensils and ev… More

Thank you very much Debbie,
it's been a pleasure meeting you.
I'm glad to hear that you spent a lovely time in Italy and I hope to see you again.
Thanks again

"Getting back to Santa Cristina every Summer"

We accidentally found Santa Cristina from holidaylettings Three years ago when planning to spend a couple of weeks in Tuscany. After spending a couple of weeks in the breathtaking Carfagnana mountain … More

Dear Timo, thanks for your pleasant review. I hope to see you again with your dear and lovely family. A big hug to Majia, Emma Sofia, Emilia
Ciao, giuliana

21 Aug 2013

5/5

"Fantastic welcome, fabulous views, wall to wall sunshine."

This is the first time we have been to Tuscany and we loved it. After a very long drive from UK we had a fantastic welcome from Giuliana, table all set for dinner and a fabulous welcome pack. House wa… More

I read to day your beautiful review. I'm very happy that you have passed a nice holiday in Tuscany. Thank you so much for the compliments and I sincerely hope to revisit in the future your wonderful family.
Ciao everyone, giuliana

This four bedroomed luxury villa is ideal for families or groups of friends who want the privacy and relaxation of a rural setting with large private pool.
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6 Sep 2012

5/5

"Beautiful mountain scenery"

Six of us, including two teenage children stayed at this beautiful, rustic converted farmhouse. The views are amazing across the valley, and sitting by the large pool or on the veranda it is hard to i… More

23 Jul 2012

5/5

"A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE"

I am so glad that we decided to book this villa it has everything one could hope for, breathtaking views, well appointed accommodation with good sized rooms and enough bathrooms always a plus when you… More

9 Aug 2013

4/5

"Beautiful, friendly and stunning views..."

sorry it has taken so long but I thought you might find some feedback of interest (and if you wish to use any of it as a testimonial, please do) from our visit to Monte Rotondo, Montiperpoli , Castel… More

Casa Mori Cristina is a brand new holiday villa on a quiet farm with a superb large swimming pool. The villa is just outside the walls of the ancient village of Gragnanella, and has recently been restored to a high standard.
There is internet available Surrounded by bea …see more

10 Jul 2014

5/5

"You couldn't wish for better hosts!!"

I don't quite know how to describe this house in a nutshell. Suffice to say it fit our idea of a prefect Italian holiday.
The house and it's apartment on the other side of the garden are very func… More

Casa Banella is a large 5 bedroomed villa with a private pool and fine views towards the Garfagnana valley and the Appenine mountains. The market town of Castelnuovo is only 20 minutes walk, and there is a fine restaurant and bar only 5 minutes walk from the villa. With …see more

LAST MINUTE SPECIAL 40% OFF. Beautiful 19th century villa with large private garden, large swimming pool and 5 Bedrooms. Magnificent views over the valley with Marble mountains in the background. All local amenities within walking distance. …see more

5 Aug 2014

5/5

"Beautiful house, perfect for 10 adults+kids"

Jukka the owner is very easy to get in contact with and every contact before and during our stay was very good. There no
hidden fees like touristtax, wifi, rent of babychair, electricity etc and no d… More

"Warm, wonderful hosts who serve classic Tuscan fare on long tables."

We can't be objective, because during the course of our stay in Pra' di Reto, the hosts, Alessandra & Olento Frascarioli, became fast friends. However, we're not the least unusual. They become fast fr… More

The house is in a small village in the beautiful valley of Garfagnana, overlooking the river Sercchio. It has a small shop, butchers and bar .
There is a15th century church, stone houses and cobbled streets. …see more

Charming traditional stone cottage, set on the edge of an historic village, but with privacy and wonderful open views.
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2 Nov 2014

5/5

"Beautiful House and surroundings"

I and my girlfriend + in-laws were very content with the house and we had no problems at all during our stay in Gragnanella. The house has a beautiful view across the Garfagnana area. We would recomme… More

"Lovely house, great pool and beautiful views and located in stunning mountainous area of Tuscany"

This was a great house for our family holiday in a lovely and unspoilt part of Tuscany. The pool was beautiful and the loggia great for outdoor living. Situated in a small hill town the house had wond… More

Lovely flat in the hearth ot Castelnuovo.
A taste of Tuscany, with its colour, flavour and peace.
In between the sea and the mountains, this valley can offer all you might need: genuine and tasty home made food, astonish views, relax, fun. Ask the owner to learn about …see more

Casa Banella is a large 5 bedroomed villa with a private pool and fine views towards the Garfagnana valley and the Appenine mountains. The market town of Castelnuovo is only 20 minutes walk, and there is a fine restaurant and bar only 5 minutes walk from the villa. With …see more

Casa Gilberta is a typical Tuscan 19th Century Farmhouse, with shaded garden and private pool, close to all amenities. It is situated in the beautiful region of Tuscany known as the Garfagnana, famous for its spectacular scenery, amenities and good food …see more

Well restored character farmhouses with pool set in the hills of the totally unspoilt, green & mountainous region of Northern Tuscany. A real farm experience, with stunning views! …see more

8 Oct 2014

4/5

"Beautiful rural location and great base for exploring Northern Tuscany"

We stayed with friends and the location was excellent for visits to local countryside, mountains, lakes and handy for the railway station to get the train to Lucca (about an hour) and Cinque Terre (ab… More

Lovingly restored detached 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom barn with pool, in a peaceful location, on the edge of the market town of Castelnuovo, within walking distance (500yds) of shops, restaurants, station, and tennis courts. …see more

17 Aug 2014

3/5

"fantastic views but shame about the damp bedrooms"

Whilst the gardens and scenery are absolutely lovely, this is certainly not a newly renovated property. The house is in need of a complete refurbishment. The bedrooms which are situated on the lower f… More

Thank you for your review. I am sorry you felt the house to be damp. We have successfully rented this house for some time and have never had comments about damp, or problems with the bathrooms (which whenever we have seen them have been pristine). The ground floor of the house is built into the earth which makes the bedrooms and bathrooms beautifully cool in the heat and which is part of their appeal, with guests returning regularly in the hot weather. Unfortunately this stay has coincided with the worst weather we have had in the summer for 90 years and in truth no Tuscan Country house is designed for rainy conditions but to keep in the cool air. This means that if there are lots of people staying in a house, especially one built into the ground, it is essential bathroom windows are kept open and that air is permitted to circulate in the house. Ifthe problem had been mentioned to the owners, who are incredibly personable and great hosts they would have provided a dehumidifier to deal with this unusual weather and also they would have been very happy to come and provide extra bathroom cleaning. We are glad that the area and the views appealed despite the difficult climate that week!

Beautiful renovated 4 bed 4 bath farmhouse with private pool, set in a rural position with wonderful views of the Apuane mountains, yet less than a 5 min drive from the popular market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, and within walking distance of a good restaurant. …see more

26 Feb 2014

5/5

"Perfect getaway for a large family"

I booked this holiday for all of my girlfriends family. 11 of us went in total. We could not have been happier with the service.
The booking process with Tuscan Retreats was transparent and profes… More

12 Aug 2012

5/5

"Fantastic place, lovely owners"

We stayed three weeks at Orbaci together with friends and family and had a wonderful time! The place is clean and very well kept. The estate feels spacious and is lovely situated in the Tuscan hillsid… More

20 Sep 2011

5/5

"A Family Celebration at Orbaci"

Orbaci was the perfect villa for a relaxing celebration for our large family. The villa itself is fitted out to a very high standard and very well equiped. It's situation is beautiful, with stunning v… More

Poli is a converted farmhouse, with 5 bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms and a private pool, and stunning views. This is a lovingly restored property retaining many original features. Well located less than a 5 min drive into town, yet wonderfully peaceful too! …see more